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UV/vis SPECTROstar Omega – Absorption plate reader with spectrometer

SPECTROstar ® Omega is a specialized absorption microplate reader that can obtain a full absorption spectrum (220 – 1000 nm) in less than 1 second per well – no scanning required. This upgradeable reader offers the ultimate in flexibility to optimize settings for all absorbance-based tests. The compatibility of the LVis Plate allows low-volume sample measurements to be performed.

SPECTROstar Omega is a  specialized absorption microplate reader that can record the total absorption spectrum or simultaneously up to eight discrete wavelengths. Upgrades can turn the SPECTROstar Omega into a powerful multimode reader with up to seven detection modes, Simultaneous Dual Emission and an injector.
Absorbance measurements high speed
  • Measurements in up to 1536 well plates
  • Incubation mode up to 45°C or 65°C
  • Multiple OptionsShake
  • Well scan  with up to 900 data points per well
  • Nozzle high precision with simultaneous injection and reagent detection
  • Detect low volume
  • Easy integration into automation systems
Feature Specifications
Detectability UV/vis . absorption spectrum
Measurement modes Endpoint reaction methods and kinetics
Scan spectrum (absorbance)
Sweep the well
Microplate form Plates 6 to 1536 wells
Lvis plate with 16 low-volume microspots (2 μL).
Microplate holder Compatible with Robots
Light source High-energy xenon flash
Probe CCD . sensor
Customizability UV/Vis Absorption Spectrophotometer.
wavelength Full spectrum or 8 discrete wavelengths at <1s/well.
Spectral band 220 – 1000 nm; wavelength accuracy: ≤ 0.5 nm.
Sensitivity Selectable wavelength spacing: 1, 2, 5 and 10 nm.
OD range: value from 0 to 4; Minimum division value: 0.001 OD.
Accuracy: <1% at 2 OD.
Precision: <0.5% at OD and <0.8% at 2OD.
Linearity: ≤ 0.8% at 2.0 OD.
Reading time Wavelength from 220 to 1000 nm for less than 1 second/well.
Shake Linear, orbital, double-orbital, customizable time and speed.
Gas system The system injects atmosphere or vacuum into the reader.
Annealing mode +4°C from ambient up to 45°C or 65°C
The upper heating plate of the annealing chamber operates at a temperature 0.5°C higher than the lower plate. This prevents the accumulation of steam on the lid or sealing gasket.
Software Includes Multi-user Reader Control and MARS Data Analysis Software.
Compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
Dimensions (WxDxH) 44 cm x 48 cm x 30 cm (WxDxH)
Mass 28 kg
Reagent injection unit Up to 2 reagent injectors are built-in.
Inject at measuring site (6 to 384-well).
Individual injection volumes per well (3 to 500 µL).
Variable injection rate up to 420 µL/s.
Up to four injections per well.
Remove reagent

 

  • 260/280 ratio measurement for DNA and RNA, determination of purity
  • Quantification of proteins, RNA
  • ELISA
  • Tests on cells, cell viability
  • Enzyme activity test
  • Antigen and antibody tests
  • Determination of microbial transmission
  • Determination of antioxidant capacity in plant and food samples